Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 1 insurance. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders

Vanessa Ayude

(she/her)

LMHC, 7 years of experience
Authentic
Open-minded
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

I provide a calm, collaborative space for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, self-doubt, life transitions, or feeling stuck who want to better understand themselves and create meaningful change. My approach is thoughtful and reflective, helping clients explore patterns, build self-awareness, and gain clarity about what matters most to them. I do not provide psychological evaluations, disability/FMLA documentation, emotional support animal letters, or medication management.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During our first session, we will spend time getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy. I will ask questions about your current concerns as well as different areas of your life, including your background, relationships, experiences, and overall well-being. This helps me better understand the bigger picture and identify an approach that fits your needs.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my strengths is creating a calm, genuine space where clients can explore themselves with honesty and curiosity. My style is thoughtful, attentive, and collaborative. I help clients identify patterns, gain new perspectives, and develop a clearer understanding of themselves so they can make intentional choices moving forward.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with adults who are curious about themselves and interested in understanding their thoughts, emotions, and patterns more deeply. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, stress, self-doubt, life transitions, or feeling stuck despite appearing to function well on the outside. They value reflection, personal growth, and a collaborative approach to creating change in their lives with greater confidence and clarity.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Mood Disorders

Identifies as

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Licensed in

Florida

Accepts

Ambetter Health

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Eclectic

My approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based therapies to tailor treatment to each client’s needs and goals. I incorporate elements of CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused approaches, and other frameworks when helpful. Therapy may include reflection, practical tools, and exploring new perspectives to support meaningful change.

, 22 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

May 29, 2026

Wonderful therapist. She's very kind and helpful

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Vanessa